Spotted Pardalotes are inclined to excavate nest holes in banks of soft earth so if you want to attract this species to your backyard you need to import a goodly pile of earth or sand ensuring that it is free of weed seeds to avoid damage to the natural vegetation of your backyard. As well, encourage your neighbours & local council to establish the indigenous vegetation & other habitat which once existed in your area. Spotted Pardalotes & the insects on which they feed have evolved over many thousands of years together with their natural habitats.
I have striated pardalotes, several generations use same nest in our shed.
Plenty of info here:
http://www.birdsinbackyards.net/places
The general tips in BIBY are good and supplying the correct nestboxes is a key I think.
General-Tips
Spotted Pardalote NB
Spotted Pardalotes are inclined to excavate nest holes in banks of soft earth so if you want to attract this species to your backyard you need to import a goodly pile of earth or sand ensuring that it is free of weed seeds to avoid damage to the natural vegetation of your backyard. As well, encourage your neighbours & local council to establish the indigenous vegetation & other habitat which once existed in your area. Spotted Pardalotes & the insects on which they feed have evolved over many thousands of years together with their natural habitats.
From the evidence I have seen in Brisbane, they are around and very quick to move in if given soil banks to nest in.
I had rarely seen or heard them at home until my neighbour knocked down the house and rebuilt and they moved straight in.
My folks had a similar experience when renovating on the Sunshine Coast, but they are in a dense bush setting, not the suburban space that I'm in.
Cheers
Tim
Brisbane